ceratopsidae
Definition
- Noun:
- Ceratopsidae: A family of herbivorous, beaked dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous period, characterized by large skulls with horns and bony frills extending from the back of the head. They are commonly known as ceratopsians or horned dinosaurs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Ceratopsidae included well-known dinosaurs like Triceratops.
- Paleontologists study the fossilized skulls of Ceratopsidae to understand their evolution.
- The museum's new exhibit features a complete skeleton of a member of the Ceratopsidae.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific classification, "Ceratopsidae" is always capitalized as it is a proper taxonomic name for a family.
- The subfamily Chasmosaurinae falls within the family Ceratopsidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Ceratopsian (noun/adjective): A broader term referring to any member of the infraorder Ceratopsia, which includes the family Ceratopsidae and its relatives.
- Both Psittacosaurus and Triceratops are ceratopsians, but only the latter is a member of the Ceratopsidae.
- Ceratopsid (noun): An informal term for a dinosaur belonging to the family Ceratopsidae.
- This bone structure is typical of a ceratopsid.
Synonyms
- Horned dinosaurs: A common descriptive synonym.
- Ceratopsians: A broader taxonomic synonym that includes earlier, more primitive relatives.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Frill: The distinctive bony shield at the back of a ceratopsid skull.
- Rostral bone: The unique beak bone found in ceratopsians, including the Ceratopsidae.
Noun
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American ceratopsian dinosaurs
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